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Shalom XC

Name: Shalom XC
Start: 2026-09-15
End: 2026-09-15
Location: Chambersburg

Chambersburg, United States • 15 Sep 2026

Shalom XC 5K cross country festival

Shalom XC is a 5 kilometer cross country festival held on September 15, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Shalom Christian Academy. The event uses a complex course made of different loops designed for cross country running. A course map is provided by the organizers.

The event lists course records by category: Male 00:18:48, Female 00:22:24, Masters Male 00:21:44, Masters Female 00:22:24.

Online registration is not available from Timber Hill Timing for this event. Race day registration and bib pickup take place at the Franklin County Fair Grounds, 3725 Warm Spring Rd, Chambersburg, PA, and registration closes 15 minutes before the event starts. A refund policy is provided through Timber Hill Timing.

The event is hosted by Shalom Christian Academy and is presented as a festival format on a cross country course located at the Franklin County Fair Grounds. The description above reflects the event distance, course type, date, location, registration method, course records, and hosting organization as provided by the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Chambersburg

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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